Wind power continues to be Finland’s second-largest form of electricity generation, covering more than a quarter of the country’s electricity consumption last year. At the same time, utility-scale solar power continues to grow at a record pace, with Finland’s utility-scale solar capacity doubling during the first half of the year. During the first six months of the year, utility-scale wind and solar power also reached a significant milestone, as their combined installed capacity exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW).
According to Renewables Finland’s half-year statistics, the beginning of 2026 was moderate in terms of new wind power construction. During the first half of the year, wind power capacity increased by 16 turbines, bringing the total number of wind turbines in Finland to 2,013 by the end of June. The total installed wind power capacity now stands at 9,535 megawatts (MW).
The largest concentrations of wind power remain in the Ostrobothnia regions. By the end of June 2026, the municipalities with the highest installed wind power capacity were Kristinestad, Närpiö and Pyhäjoki.
Utility-scale solar power continues to expand at a record pace. During the first half of the year, eight new utility-scale solar farms with a combined installed capacity of 478 MW began electricity production. At the end of 2025, Finland’s utility-scale solar capacity stood at 364 MW, meaning that installed solar capacity more than doubled during the first half of the year. By the end of June, Finland had a total of 45 utility-scale solar farms with a combined installed capacity of 842 MW.
The first half of the year was historic for solar power in many respects. Finland’s largest solar farm, Kalanti, and Finland’s first solar farm fully equipped with solar trackers, Hallanvahti in Joroinen, both started generating electricity, at least in test operation.
“The growth rate of solar power has been remarkable, and utility-scale solar power surpassed the 500 MW milestone in just a couple of years. This clearly demonstrates the significant growth potential that solar power has in Finland. It is now important that this development and growth potential are also supported through political decision-making, so that utility-scale solar project development and construction can continue in Finland,” says Anni Mikkonen, CEO of Renewables Finland.
During the first half of the year, utility-scale wind and solar power reached a historic milestone as their combined installed capacity exceeded 10 GW. Wind power construction began to accelerate in Finland in 2012, while utility-scale solar construction started on a larger scale in 2024, making the growth of both sectors exceptionally rapid.
“The growth of renewable energy in Finland has been exceptional by European standards, and companies have a strong willingness to invest in Finland. Wind and solar power complement each other, generating electricity at different times of the day and throughout the year. Together, they are the fastest and most cost-effective way to increase electricity generation in Finland. As electricity demand grows, the sector is ready to respond quickly,” Mikkonen says.
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